B5 7XQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B5 7XQ

B5 7XQ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.28 per 1,000 population. This B5 7XQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B5 postcode area, which has experienced 20 crimes and a crime rate of 1.31 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B5 7XQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B5 7XQ, encompassing approximately 3063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (144.44% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B5 7XQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hollies Croft with total crimes: 10
  • Eastwood Road with total crimes: 8
  • Wyatt Close with total crimes: 7

B5 7XQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.28144.44%
Other theft87.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.610.00%
Vehicle crime72.6140.00%
Burglary42.29-55.56%
Public order31.3150.00%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.41-47.06%
Burglary92.9480.00%
Vehicle crime52.94-50.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.310.00%
Public order21.31-60.00%
Shoplifting20.65-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.6313.33%
Vehicle crime105.55150.00%
Shoplifting83.26166.67%
Burglary52.610.00%
Public order51.63400.00%
Other theft31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98200.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.0815.38%
Burglary54.90400.00%
Vehicle crime41.63100.00%
Other theft31.3150.00%
Shoplifting30.98-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.49-23.53%
Shoplifting74.24133.33%
Other theft22.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.47183.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.55200.00%
Shoplifting30.98-25.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.86-40.00%
Shoplifting41.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.31-25.00%
Public order30.9850.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8142.86%
Shoplifting63.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.83-41.67%
Shoplifting72.29133.33%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Robbery11.310.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.73-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.92250.00%
Vehicle crime42.290.00%
Public order41.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.310.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Shoplifting30.98-57.14%
Other theft20.980.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3850.00%
Shoplifting76.86-58.82%
Public order42.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Drugs20.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1715.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.550.00%
Burglary34.570.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20249
May 202417
April 202415
March 202413
February 202417
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237
October 202312
September 202321
August 202314

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
August 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20237
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
August 20233

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237
August 202317

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B5 7XQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hollies Croft
    Total10
    Burglary3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Eastwood Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wyatt Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dollery Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Capsicum Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Speedwell Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dalloway Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Aboyne Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Columbia Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Courtlands Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Caraway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Riseley Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. A38
    Total1
    Public order1